Difference between steam and boiling water


 
 
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Difference between steam and boiling water

Difference between steam and boiling water

The temperature of both steam and boiling water is the same. But, steam causes more severe burns than boiling water. This is because steam contains extra heat energy in the form of latent heat of vaporization.

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Question : 1

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Steam contains extra heat energy in the form of latent heat of vaporization.

(b) Boiling water contains extra heat energy in the form of latent heat of vaporization.

(c) Steam causes more severe burns than boiling water.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Of the following _________________ cause severe burns when contacts from skin.

Right Option : D
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct :

(a) The temperature of both steam and boiling water is the same.

(b) The temperature of both steam and boiling water is the different.

Right Option : A
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